Specialist Case Worker

About This Role Help people work towards change in a safe, structured setting. Support residents as they build skills for life beyond treatment. Work with a skilled team at Rivergum Residential Treatment Centre. Make a real difference to rehabilitation and community safety. 3 x casual roles earning $91,971 - $98,955 per year, plus super. What You Will Do As a specialist case worker, you will support residents as they work towards their treatment and rehabilitation goals. You will help maintain a safe, secure and supportive environment at Rivergum Residential Treatment Centre. You Will supervise and motivate residents, model positive behaviour and support daily routines maintain a safe and secure facility through searches, security checks and incident reports plan and run meaningful activities that build life skills and support rehabilitation work with case managers and clinicians to support treatment goals and positive change monitor residents, follow their progress and report concerns or breaches of rules. About You You have a relevant qualification and/or relevant experience. You must also hold a current Victorian driver licence. You Should Also Have the ability to create a safe, supportive setting and model positive behaviour the ability to understand and apply Victorian laws, policies and procedures the skills to respond to residents' complex needs with flexible, tailored support strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills, with the resilience to manage challenging situations. To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Rod Harris at [redacted email]. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy. How To Apply Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. Important Information Child safe statement of commitment The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work. Show more Show less